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…the Calgary Firefighters Benevolent Society (CFBS), whose purpose is to provide assistance to firefighters and their families when they are in need. Cancer is a prevalent occupational hazard of the firefighter’s job, and the CFBS is pleased to support Wellspring Calgary through this event, bringing cancer supportive care to firefighters and citizens living with cancer. All this would not be possible without the generous support and involvement of the Calgary Fire Department, the International Association of Firefighters Local 255, and Encana Corporation.

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Sunday, April 29, 2018

This year marks the 4th Annual Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge. Hosted by the Calgary Firefighters Benevolent Society and presented by Encana Corporation in support of Wellspring Calgary, event proceeds support firefighters and citizens in our community fighting cancer. Wellspring Calgary is delighted to announce Wellspring will gift a portion of proceeds to the Firefighters Assistance Charitable Society ( (FACS).

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Wellspring Calgary provides programs, resources and support to people affected by cancer. Because a prevalent occupational hazard of the firefighter’s job is cancer, Wellspring works to ensure the needs of firefighters are considered alongside the needs of all its community members. Wellspring Calgary is proud to work with the Calgary Fire Department, the Calgary Firefighters Benevolent Society and the Calgary Firefighters Association (IAFF Local 255) in support of those living with cancer including brave members of our firefighting community.

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